During the 15th Century the burghers of Krakow commissioned Wit Stwocz, master wood-carver and sculptor, to create a monumental altar-piece for St. Mary’s church, Krakow, the former capital of Poland. This film describes the altar-piece and its setting in medieval Krakow. It shows how the history of that period, its people, clothes and customs has been woven by Wit Stwocz into the story told in the altar’s carving.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000305
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Krakow (Poland)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Poland
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)